Long Beach State University Athletics
Friday, February 20
Long Beach, Calif.
12 p.m.
Long Beach State University
vs
UC San Diego
Beach Hosts UC San Diego And Sacramento State In Weekend Doubleheader
2/18/2026 11:20:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Long Beach State faces the Tritons in a key Big West matchup Friday before taking on Sacramento State on Saturday at Rhodes Tennis Center
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Long Beach State women's tennis is back at home this weekend for a pair of matches at Rhodes Tennis Center, hosting UC San Diego on Friday at 12 p.m. before facing Sacramento State on Saturday at 11 a.m.
The Beach enters the weekend at 4-4 overall and 1-0 in Big West play. Friday's matchup against UC San Diego carries early conference implications as Long Beach State looks to build momentum in league competition and protect its home court. The contest marks the second Big West match of the season for the Beach and presents an opportunity to establish positioning in the standings.
Long Beach State opened conference play with a strong performance against UC Riverside and will look to carry that level into Friday's contest. Success in doubles has been a key factor this season, with the Beach emphasizing first-strike tennis and disciplined net play to secure the early point. In singles, lineup depth has allowed LBSU to compete effectively across all six courts, with several players demonstrating resilience in extended rallies and three-set situations.
Saturday's non-conference matchup against incoming Big West foe, Sacramento State provides a quick turnaround and another opportunity to defend Rhodes Tennis Center. Officially joining the conference in the 2026-27 season, Sacramento State traditionally fields a competitive squad with physical baseline play and consistent serving. The Beach will need to manage recovery and maintain focus across back-to-back days.
First serve is scheduled for 12 p.m. Friday against UC San Diego and 11 a.m. Saturday versus Sacramento State at Rhodes Tennis Center.
The Beach enters the weekend at 4-4 overall and 1-0 in Big West play. Friday's matchup against UC San Diego carries early conference implications as Long Beach State looks to build momentum in league competition and protect its home court. The contest marks the second Big West match of the season for the Beach and presents an opportunity to establish positioning in the standings.
Long Beach State opened conference play with a strong performance against UC Riverside and will look to carry that level into Friday's contest. Success in doubles has been a key factor this season, with the Beach emphasizing first-strike tennis and disciplined net play to secure the early point. In singles, lineup depth has allowed LBSU to compete effectively across all six courts, with several players demonstrating resilience in extended rallies and three-set situations.
Saturday's non-conference matchup against incoming Big West foe, Sacramento State provides a quick turnaround and another opportunity to defend Rhodes Tennis Center. Officially joining the conference in the 2026-27 season, Sacramento State traditionally fields a competitive squad with physical baseline play and consistent serving. The Beach will need to manage recovery and maintain focus across back-to-back days.
First serve is scheduled for 12 p.m. Friday against UC San Diego and 11 a.m. Saturday versus Sacramento State at Rhodes Tennis Center.
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